September 25, 1993
The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society is a non-profit and non-denominational organization whose purpose is to preserve the history, heritage, culture, and language of the Czech people of Texas. The Society was founded on June 17, 1993 and accepted into the Czech Heritage Society on September 25, 1993. TWCCHS also holds a certificate of incorporation from the Secretary of State of Texas and a tax-exempt status from the State Comptroller.
PRESIDENT -
Phyllis Teykl
4607 Rosedale Avenue
Austin, Tx 78756-3029
(512) 453-4453
VICE PRESIDENT - Jennifer Klanika
SECRETARY - Sarah Jo Vitek
TREASURER - Joe Musil
HISTORIAN - Nancy Machu
PARLIAMENTARIAN - Ted Vitek
REPORTER - Mary Ann Ripple
Eileen Rosipal,
Chairperson
Kenneth Klanika, Secretary
Gilbert Vitek
Darwin Machu
Vlasta Vitek
| June 18 | Pflugerville Community Library |
| August 20 | Ryan's Steakhouse, Austin |
| October 19 | SPJST Nursing Home, Taylor |
| November 19 | Ryan's Steakhouse, Austin |
| December 17 | Christmas Party, SPJST Nursing Home, Taylor |
Meeting dates are being divided between places in Travis and Williamson Counties to reach as much of the membership as possible. Consequently, projecting firm dates to available meeting places is difficult. For a specific meeting date and place, one should contact the PRESIDENT, (512) 453-4453 or the SECRETARY, (512) 928-0960. Visitors Are Always Welcome.
Currently the local dues are set at $6.00 per adult and $2.00 per youth under 18 years of age. Members must also be members of the State Czech Heritage Society. Dues are $10.00 per adult and $2.00 for youth. Membership forms are available from our Treasurer, (512) 250-2068
T-Shirts
The first active money-making project of the membership was the sale of T-Shirts, designed with our distinctive logo. The most popular is the "Czech by Marriage".
Cookbooks
The membership developed a cookbook of tried Czech recipes. In addition to the host of recipes, the design of the cookbook, such as loose-leaf pages and a fold-back cover which makes for easy use, has made the cookbook very popular.
Czech Heritage Month
During October members coordinate and sponsor Czech activities in the schools and communities, adopt public and school libraries and help with Czech displays. Members also visit Nursing Homes in Granger and Taylor, Texas. Czech Heritage Month publicity is also disseminated over local area radio stations.
Website Contact
James Gerick
jgerick@texas.net
Austin, Texas
(512)928-0672
This page was updated
06/12/2008